NHEG - January 2017 Magazine Vol 2 Issue 1 | Page 22

UNITED STATES HOME SCHOOL FAMILY-TO-FAMILY PROGRAM

From NHEG Director Pamela Clark:“ As a homeschool parent myself, I know the frustra�ons that come from wan�ng to provide your children a rich and versa�le educa�on on a single income. Therefore, I’ m pleased to announce New Heights Home School Family-to-Family Program, an effort that allows budget-conscious homeschool families the opportunity to travel for hands-on learning and work programs.”
For many of us, a hotel is simply too expensive.“ This collabora�on between homeschool families gives you and your children a place to stay as they expand their horizons and allows you to host other wonderful families, providing unique experiences and stories to share. We currently have 10 host families located in:
Defiance, Ohio Modesto, California
Northern California Bozeman, Montana
Fairplay, Maryland Copper Canyon, Texas
Connec�cut
Pembroke, Virginia
Peterstown, West Virginia More to come … Interested? Please read our rules to see if the program fits your family. If so, please contact us to sign up.
Basic Procedures & Requirements Visi�ng families that par�cipate in the program are also asked to be a host family; however, we realize this is not feasible for everyone. Rest assured, no one will be excluded!
Host family:
In order to ensure a good fit, you can choose to talk to the families / meet in a public place before taking them to your home. Provide safe, clean, cost-free place for family to stay. Provide references( so that all families feel secure). Please state whether you will offer meals during a student / family visit. Please state if you would like to be a guide to a visi�ng family.
Visi�ng family:

NO LIMITS, JUST GOALS!

Please indicate if your children have special needs. This will allow your host family to provide you with needed special accommoda�ons.
It is essen�al that children respect other people, their homes and belongings. Please do not par�cipate if your children have not yet learned this valuable skill.
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